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Arisaka99
10-10-2010, 06:30 PM
What kind of scope do you use with a scout mount??? I like the looks of it, but I always thought you used a regular scope, do you? I dont own a lever gun, just figured I'd ask.
EOD3
10-10-2010, 06:44 PM
A scout rifle (scope forward) requires a "long eye relief" scope.
kingstrider
10-10-2010, 07:39 PM
A regular scope won't have enough eye relief, like EOD3 said you neer a LER scope. I have a couple of the Leupold FXIIs but Burris makes something similar. Some guys have even used pistol scopes with varying success.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t138/kingstrider/stainlesstrio4.jpg
Arisaka99
10-10-2010, 07:45 PM
Oh ok, thanks guys!!!
EOD3
10-10-2010, 11:44 PM
How do you like the peep sight combined with a "firesite"?
Snapping Twig
10-11-2010, 01:26 AM
Scout scope is the way to go. I tried a handgun scope at first, but not enough of a "sweet spot", you had to get your face planted just right. A true scout scope makes for easy aquisition, both eyes open.

Here's a Leupold FX II which is really nice for the job at hand.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a51/SnappingTwig1/P9090003.jpg

Scout scopes are limited and some prefer a variable scope for legitimate reasons, but IMO if you want the advantages of a scout scope, they are worth it.